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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,591.24, 45,813.03 and 17,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,591.24, 45,813.03 and 17,403.63 is: 26,063.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,591.24 : 45,813.03 = 17,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,591.24/45,813.03 = 17,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,591.24x = 45,813.03 × 17,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,591.24x = 797,313,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,313,023.30/30,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.44

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